How do you think the things you do affect your children’s behavior? Are
you pleased with yourself as a role model? Select “true” or “false” to check
your role model know-how.
- Choosing TV programs or movies, watching them, and then talking about them
with your children will help them avoid negative role models and behavior, such
as smoking, drinking, or solving problems with violence.
- Your children are in the backseat of the car when another driver cuts you off and
you throw a fit and swear. But, it’s okay because your kids aren’t old enough to
drive yet, so they can’t imitate you.
- If a phone call interrupts a family dinner, ask your child to tell the caller that
you’re not home so you won’t cut into family time.
- You worked hard to quit smoking, but your friend still smokes. She offers you a
cigarette and you think, "What’s one cigarette?" You decide to take it.
- If you are experiencing stress or conflict in your own life, tell your children you
need extra time to calm down.
